As I was travelling to Ponthieu On a crowded train with nowt to do I came upon an empty seat I couldn't quite believe the treat The space, the chance, how could I pass? Then found out I was in f… (View Post)

What we don't know is whether the Gazette has paid for a first class ticket with complimentary Michel Sarran food or whether poor @Leon is travelling in cattle class or "Classe Bovine"… (View Post)

To be fair, she's just a private citizen enjoying a day at the races as I do occasionally. Matt Chapman doesn't talk to me either. (View Post)

Mrs Stodge and I were in Las Vegas in October 2008, staying in the Palazzo as it happens and I have a distinct memory of the DJIA hitting 8500. I remember saying to Mrs Stodge "if I could open a… (View Post)

Boris Johnson moved explicitly to take powers from Westminster and hand them to Ministers and Whitehall - key powers of scrutiny and accountability were signed away in the name of "good governan… (View Post)